The total potential and kinetic energy associated with the random motions of the molecules of a material.
radiant energy - the energy of waves; light, sound -
Any form of energy radiating from a source in waves.
electrical energy - the energy of electricity -
The energy associated with electric charges and their movements.
chemical energy - the energy stored in chemical bonds -
Energy stored in a substance and released during a chemical reaction such as burning wood, coal, or oil.
mechanical energy - the energy of moving parts -
The energy of motion used to perform work.
nuclear energy - the energy stored in the nucleus of an atom -
Energy that comes from splitting atoms of radioactive materials, such as uranium.
fossil fuels -
Fuels (coal, oil, natural gas, etc.) that result from the compression of ancient plant and animal life formed over millions of years
solar energy -
The radiant energy of the sun, which can be converted into other forms of energy, such as heat or electricity
wind energy -
A renewable source of energy used to turn turbines to generate electricity
hydroelectric -
uses moving water to power a turbine generator to produce electricity
geothermal -
The heat energy that is produced by natural processes inside the earth. It can be taken from hot springs, reservoirs of hot water deep below the ground, or by breaking open the rock itself.
biomass -
Any organic (plant or animal) material which is available on a renewable basis, including agricultural crops and agricultural wastes and residues, wood and wood wastes and residues, animal wastes, municipal wastes, and aquatic plants.
Greenhouse Effect -
The effect of the Earth's atmosphere, due to certain gases, in trapping heat from the sun; the atmosphere acts like a greenhouse.
generators -
A device that turns mechanical energy into electrical energy. The mechanical energy is sometimes provided by an engine or turbine.
turbines -
A device with blades, which is turned by a force, e.g. that of wind, water , or high pressure steam. The mechanical energy of the spinning turbine is converted into electricity by a generator.
photovoltaic cells / solar cells -
A device, usually made from silicon, which converts some of the energy from light (radiant energy) into electrical energy.
Guiding Questions
1. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using natural resources in the home, school or community?
2. What changes can be made to improve energy management within a home, school or community?
3. How does energy change as it is transformed?
Energy Resources
Debate Resource: http://alternativeenergy.procon.org/
Lose Your ExcuseEnergyville
Ashden - Sustainable Energy
Energy Kids Zone
IMPORTANT LINKS:
Energy Kids
Energy Sources- neok12 - lots of great videos and resources!
Science of Everyday Life
energy.gov
Alternative Energy Sources
Wind Energy Link
Energy Resources
Total Energy Overview
EcoKids Energy Resources
Coal as an Energy Resource
Conserving Energy
Energy Quest Infromation
Wind Energy
Biomass Energy
Solar EnergyEnergyTomorrow - Oil and Gas
IMPORTANT VIDEOS:GAMES and QUIZZES
Energy Hogs
Energy Kids Zone
Renewable vs. Non-Renewable Resources
Match Game - Energy Resources
Vocabulary
thermal energy - the energy of heat -
The total potential and kinetic energy associated with the random motions of the molecules of a material.
radiant energy - the energy of waves; light, sound -
Any form of energy radiating from a source in waves.
electrical energy - the energy of electricity -
The energy associated with electric charges and their movements.
chemical energy - the energy stored in chemical bonds -
Energy stored in a substance and released during a chemical reaction such as burning wood, coal, or oil.
mechanical energy - the energy of moving parts -
The energy of motion used to perform work.
nuclear energy - the energy stored in the nucleus of an atom -
Energy that comes from splitting atoms of radioactive materials, such as uranium.
fossil fuels -
Fuels (coal, oil, natural gas, etc.) that result from the compression of ancient plant and animal life formed over millions of years
solar energy -
The radiant energy of the sun, which can be converted into other forms of energy, such as heat or electricity
wind energy -
A renewable source of energy used to turn turbines to generate electricity
hydroelectric -
uses moving water to power a turbine generator to produce electricity
geothermal -
The heat energy that is produced by natural processes inside the earth. It can be taken from hot springs, reservoirs of hot water deep below the ground, or by breaking open the rock itself.
biomass -
Any organic (plant or animal) material which is available on a renewable basis, including agricultural crops and agricultural wastes and residues, wood and wood wastes and residues, animal wastes, municipal wastes, and aquatic plants.
Greenhouse Effect -
The effect of the Earth's atmosphere, due to certain gases, in trapping heat from the sun; the atmosphere acts like a greenhouse.
generators -
A device that turns mechanical energy into electrical energy. The mechanical energy is sometimes provided by an engine or turbine.
turbines -
A device with blades, which is turned by a force, e.g. that of wind, water , or high pressure steam. The mechanical energy of the spinning turbine is converted into electricity by a generator.
photovoltaic cells / solar cells -
A device, usually made from silicon, which converts some of the energy from light (radiant energy) into electrical energy.